Doro Wat

Ethiopian chicken stew slow-cooked in the crockpot. It’s sure to warm you up on a cold day. 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs1/4 cup fresh lemon juice2 tbsps butter3 large onions, diced 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger1 tbsp paprika1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more if you like it spicy)1/2 teaspoon black pepper1…

Whole Orange Muffins

Amazing muffins made with a whole orange, peel and all. 1 whole orange 1/2 cup orange juice 1 large egg 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup applesauce 1 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup whole wheat flour 1/2 cup white sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional) Preheat oven to…

Stoplight Corn Chowder

This simple and tasty corn chowder is made fun with stoplight colours of red peppers, yellow corn, and green peppers. 1 tablespoon olive oil1 onion, diced1 red bell pepper, diced1 green bell pepper, diced2 cups corn1 cup navy beans2 vegetable bouillion squares3 tablespoons flour3 cups milk1 cup water1/2 cup grated cheddar cheeseOptional garnish: crushed tortilla chips, cilantro, and/or sliced…

Caramel-Apple Pudding Cake

Caramel sauce and apples in a scrumptious baked pudding. 2 medium tart cooking apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced (2 cups) 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 cup raisins 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup…

Curried Chicken and Broccoli Crepes

Soft and light crepes with a delicious creamy filling of chicken and broccoli. Crepes: 1 cup all-purpose flour pinch of salt 2 eggs, lightly beaten 2/3 cup milk 2/3 cup water 1 tsp butter In a bowl, cobine flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add eggs. While whisking, gradually add milk…

Quinoa Coconut Granola Bites

  A healthy and addictive snack made with quinoa, coconut and almond butter.   2 cups quinoa, cooked 1 cup rolled large flake oats ½ cup coconut (shredded, unsweetened) ½ cup natural almond butter 1/3 cup honey 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 Tbsp flaxseed meal 1 tsp cinnamon ¼ cup miniature chocolate chips Preheat oven…

Pumpkin Cran-Apple Loaf

A low-fat pumpkin loaf with cranberries and chopped apples.  1 cup all-purpose flour3/4 cups whole wheat flour1/2 cup oat bran2 tsp baking powder1 tsp baking soda1 tsp cinnamon1/2 tsp nutmeg1/2 tsp salt2 eggs1/2 cup maple syrup or honey1 1/2 cups pure pumpkin puree3/4 cup buttermilk2 tbsp canola oil2 tsp vanilla1 apple, diced1/3 cup dried cranberries…

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Don’t toss those seeds after carving your pumpkins; roast them for a tasty snack. Remove seeds from the pulp and rinse them under cold water to wash off any remaining pulp. Dry them off in a clean dish towel or paper towel. Place on a greased baking sheet and spray the tops of the seeds…

Apple Banana Cupcakes

Beautiful moist cupcakes topped with cinnamon cream-cheese frosting. 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 cup butter 1 cup white sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 cup buttermilk 1 cup ripe bananas, mashed 2 apples – peeled, cored and shredded Preheat…